Colorado's Statute of Limitations

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Wrongful Death
In most cases, a wrongful death action must be filed within two years of the date of death. In cases where the death resulted out of the use or operation of a motor vehicle, however, the action must be filed within three years of the date of death.

Personal Injury Actions
An action for personal injury must be filed within two years of the date that the injury occurred.

Motor Vehicle Accidents
In Colorado, one can file suit to recover damages for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident up to three years after the accident occurred.

Uninsured Motorist Claims
Uninsured motorist claims must be filed three years after the cause of action accrues.

Medical Malpractice
Actions against health-care providers must be filed within two years of date of the injury or within two years after the injury was, or should have been, discovered. In no event may a person file a medical malpractice claim more than three years after the act giving rise to the injury occurred.

Products Liability
Products liability suits must be filed within two years of the date of the injury.

Special Rules for Minors
Except in cases of wrongful death, the statute of limitations begins to run on the minor's 18th birthday.